This motion was dismissed on 21 July 1999, and by reference to the previous case of Commonwealth v. Kindler, it was argued that the author's fugitive status had disqualified him from seeking such relief.
Sin embargo, la petición fue desestimada el 21 de julio de 1999 y, sobre la base del caso anterior Commonwealth c. Kindler, se adujo que la condición de fugitivo del autor le impedía solicitar el recurso.